cremation
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This isn’t a case against cremation, which the Catholic Church recognizes as legitimate and reverent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Some families have held symbolic cremation funerals for the missing.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
It is unclear if Anderson had been granted permission to cross the border to attend the cremation.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Be sure to outline specifics pertaining to burial or cremation and any desired music, readings or religious elements. Consider prepaying or prearranging funeral or memorial services.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
My mother sent a consoling letter along with a check to cover the cost of the cremation.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
One big driver of this shift has been the switch from burials to cremation: 85% of Olson’s business consists of cremations this year, well above the national average of about 64%.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, cremations are projected to increase from about 1.95 million in 2024 to 2.53 million in 2035, and then to 3.10 million by 2045, according to the NFDA.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
As part of the outpouring of solidarity from Venezuelans, many private funeral homes have offered free hearses to transport the dead, and free cremations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Public Health Minister Jenni Minto said it was an "environmentally friendly alternative" to more traditional burials or cremations.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
‘And what is the percentage of cremations in your business?’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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